Physical Therapist - Adult, Acute Care

Work Schedule: 

This is a full-time, day shift position. Weekly work schedule will be Wednesday through Friday and every other weekend. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable.

Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) with acute care experience to:

• Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients admitted to University Hospital in acute care settings.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
• Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.
• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance

• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being

• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement

• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of prior relevant experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.